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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Slovakia's Whistleblower Office: A Step Backward?

Slovakia's government is making big changes to how it protects people who speak up about wrongdoing. They want to shut down the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) and create a new one. The government says the old office was misused for political reasons. They claim the new office will do

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Dec 03 2025HEALTH

Understanding How Brains Age: A Closer Look at ELSA-Brasil's Study

In Brazil, a big study called ELSA-Brasil is looking into how brains change as people get older. This study is special because it uses really powerful brain scans, called 3T and 7T MRI, to get a close look at the brain. The goal is to figure out what makes some brains age faster or slower. The stud

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Dec 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Razer and WEMADE Team Up for Legend of YMIR

Razer and WEMADE have joined forces to boost the popularity of Legend of YMIR, a new MMORPG. This team-up is a big deal because it connects Razer's huge network with WEMADE's game. The plan is to run a two-month campaign that will reach gamers all over the world. The campaign started at the end of

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Dec 03 2025RELIGION

Ohio's New Law: Teaching Religion's Role in History

Ohio has recently passed a law that allows teachers to discuss the positive effects of religion on American history. This law doesn't force teachers to teach only the good parts, but it does encourage them to talk about religion's impact without fear of breaking any rules. The law was originally ab

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Dec 03 2025HEALTH

Faith, Place, and the Polio Puzzle in the Netherlands

In the 1960s and 1970s, three Dutch towns faced polio outbreaks. This was not just a health issue. It was a story of faith, tradition, and community. People in these towns chose not to get vaccinated. This choice was not random. It was a way to show who they were and where they belonged. The Dutch

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Dec 03 2025SPORTS

Edson Barboza: The Brazilian Fighter with American Dreams

Edson Barboza is a name that rings bells in the MMA world. Born in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, this fighter has a story that's as tough as his kicks. He came into the world 12 weeks early, fighting for his life right from the start. Doctors weren't sure he'd make it, but he pulled through. That's the spi

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Why Do We Forget Presidents? The Science Behind It

People often struggle to remember all the U. S. presidents, and a recent incident with Vice President JD Vance highlights this issue. Vance could only name two of Ohio's eight presidents when asked. This isn't just about Vance's memory; it's a common problem for many Americans. Research shows that

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Tech Stocks: What's Shaking Up the Market?

Tech stocks are making waves, and not everyone is happy about it. Michael Burry, a well-known investor, thinks Tesla is way too expensive. He's not alone in criticizing the tech industry for some of its practices. Meanwhile, Nvidia is teaming up with Synopsys, and Jim Cramer thinks this could be a

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Dec 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Amanda Seyfried's Dance of Faith in The Testament of Ann Lee

The movie "The Testament of Ann Lee" features Amanda Seyfried as Ann Lee, the founder of the Shakers. This religious group from the 1700s is known for their unique dances and songs. These dances were not just random moves. They had deep meaning. The dances showed hunger, obedience, grief, devotion,

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

Meat, Germs, and Medicine: A Look at Campylobacter in Wasit

In Wasit, Iraq, a study took a close look at the germs found in red meat. The focus was on two types of Campylobacter bacteria: Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. These germs are known to cause stomach problems in people. The study wanted to see how often these germs show up in meat and if

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